Data visualisation
7.5 creditsToday, we live in a world where the advanced data storage and computing resources enable the production, processing, and storage of an exponentially growing volumes of data. Data have become ubiquitous and pervasive in almost all areas of human activity, i.e., business, finance, medicine, science, etc. Therefore, learning from data has become essential in research, administration, and business, etc. One way to learn from the data is through data visualization. Those with the skills to create engaging and effective data visualizations have the power to communicate detailed data insights and findings to the audiences of different backgrounds, leading to actionable insights for strategic decision-making. Data visualization also provides a concise and interactive way to present the unique and special attributes hidden in data. This course focuses on the application of different visualization methods. It consists of a number of projects, each designed to give students the skills and the ability to apply different visualization techniques. It also provides students with alternative ways of dealing with complex data structures that may not follow the standard data storage approaches. All the projects will be carried out using R programming software, but other software such as Python, SAS, STATA may also be used. This course will give to students a competitive edge in the job market.
Distance – study where you are
Perhaps you would like to study in the Swedish mountains, in a big city, or at home close to family? Many of our programmes and courses are offered in distance format.
Studying at a distance can be done in different ways, either entirely without physical gatherings or with only a few gatherings on campus or at one of our learning centres. The common denominator is that a large part of your studies takes place online. You communicate with the teacher and other students through a learning platform that includes discussion forums, opportunities for group work, and digital meetings. In many cases, you will also have access to recorded lectures via the learning platform.
The benefit of distance studies is the flexibility, something that is valuable if you want to be free to decide when and where you want to study. Some compulsory elements on you course or programme may take place during office hours, even though they are online.
Build your own degree
Did you know that you can combine single-subject courses to build your own degree? In this way, you can design your own degree based on your interests and the career you are aiming for. This does not apply to all courses so make sure to check with a study counsellor at the faculty. Learn more about how you can build your own degree and become unique on the labour market.